HI HB1931

Establishes a State Noxious Weed Coordinator position within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to oversee identification, designation, and management of invasive plants statewide

Creates a public proposal process allowing any person to submit requests to add, change, or remove noxious weed designations, with annual board review and voting requirements

Classifies noxious weeds into three categories: Class A (not present or very limited in Hawaii, highest priority for eradication), Class B (limited distribution, high priority for local control), and Class C (all others)

Strengthens enforcement with civil penalties ranging from $100-$10,000 for first violations and $500-$25,000 for repeat violations within five years, with each day constituting a separate offense

Updates the noxious weed law to address broader biosecurity concerns beyond agriculture, including protection of forests, natural resources, cultural resources, and public health